NJZ’s (NewJeans) Hiatus Announcement Met With Unanticipated Reactions
On March 21, ADOR’s application for an injunction against NJZ (NewJeans) was accepted.
This decision effectively stated that the group members should not engage in independent activities while their exclusive contracts with HYBE are under dispute. This ruling has been met with various reactions, including those from NJZ.
Since then, NJZ activities have been closely watched as public opinion has shifted.
During their performance at ComplexCon Hong Kong, the group shared that they would be taking a temporary hiatus. The announcement came as a letter, read on stage, promising they would return soon.
It feels heavy to deliver this news. Today’s performance seems like it will be our last one for a while. We have decided to pause all activities for the time being in respect of the court’s verdict. It wasn’t an easy decision, but we believe it is a necessary one. We will be back, no matter what, after taking some time off to collect ourselves. We really want to greet you all with brighter smiles at that time.
To every Bunny who has been believing in us and supporting us through everything, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you, and we love you so so so so much. And we can’t express how grateful we are because no matter the circumstances, we will meet again soon.
We are always thankful and we love you. The five of us are always thinking of you. Please continue to stay healthy, eat your meals, and get enough sleep.
This has been Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. Thank you.
— NJZ
The announcement was met with unexpected responses from netizens, who showed a renewed support for the group to resolve things and return.
- I hope things get resolved well and they come back.
- I hope it all gets resolved. Sure, they’re rich and will probably live well regardless, but still—I just hope nothing too serious or irreversible happens to these young girls.
- I just hope a new song comes out soon, whether it’s under NewJeans or NJZ. They’re my favorite group musically, so it’s a shame they’ve been inactive for so long.
- Let’s resolve things well and keep promoting.
